Embroidered dress Latvia
A red dress embroidered with national symbols of Latvia.
On the sleeves, we depicted the white wagtail, an energetic and tireless bird often mentioned in folk songs as a symbol of hard work and diligence.
Next to it is the national insect of Latvia - the ladybird with two dots, one of the most popular characters in children's stories and fairy tales. The ladybird also symbolizes hard work, but unlike the white wagtail, it is slow and can stand up for itself.
The geometric symbol Auseklis is a representation of light defeating dark.
Along the bottom of the dress, we scattered the field chamomile - the national flower of Latvia.
A women's short wrap dress with a loose silhouette. It has a long set-in sleeve, and the sleeve hem is gathered with elastic. The waistline is accentuated by a handcrafted belt made from threads. The ends of the belt are decorated with tassels.
Fabric - linen
Technique - flat stitch (machine embroidery)
Threads - cotton
Fit - runs small
